--- title: "South Cheshire Orchestra — charity 1002015 | CharityCompare" description: "South Cheshire Orchestra (charity 1002015): income £2,059 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-cheshire-orchestra retrieved: 2026-10-08T01:30:22.033Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1002015 SC # South Cheshire Orchestra Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data South Cheshire Orchestra is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.southcheshireorchestra.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1002015&subId=0) Work at South Cheshire Orchestra? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=south-cheshire-orchestra&type=claim&name=South%20Cheshire%20Orchestra) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about South Cheshire Orchestra? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £2,059 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £1,934 Registered charity number 1002015 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Peckforton Hall Lane Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.southcheshireorchestra.org.uk](http://www.southcheshireorchestra.org.uk/) Quick answer South Cheshire Orchestra (number 1002015) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does South Cheshire Orchestra do? The South Cheshire Orchestra provides facilities for amateur musicians to gain orchestral experience regardless of age and ability. It aims to educate both the members and the public in the art and benefits of music through the presentation of public concerts, often for charitable causes external to itself. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South Cheshire Orchestra Answers South Cheshire Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records South Cheshire Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 25 February 1991 Where it says it operates Cheshire East · Shropshire · Staffordshire · Cheshire West & Chester ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is South Cheshire Orchestra registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Cheshire Orchestra yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score South Cheshire Orchestra. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to South Cheshire Orchestra? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=south-cheshire-orchestra&type=claim&name=South%20Cheshire%20Orchestra) [Visit charity website](http://www.southcheshireorchestra.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Cheshire Orchestra a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists South Cheshire Orchestra as a registered charity (number 1002015) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is South Cheshire Orchestra's charity number? South Cheshire Orchestra's charity number is 1002015. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1002015? Search 1002015 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does South Cheshire Orchestra do? The South Cheshire Orchestra provides facilities for amateur musicians to gain orchestral experience regardless of age and ability. It aims to educate both the members and the public in the art and benefits of music through the presentation of public concerts, often for charitable causes external to itself. Does South Cheshire Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Cheshire Orchestra. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to South Cheshire Orchestra? South Cheshire Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.southcheshireorchestra.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to South Cheshire Orchestra? The register records South Cheshire Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. When was South Cheshire Orchestra registered as a charity? South Cheshire Orchestra was entered on the register on 25 February 1991. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1002015&subId=0).